Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class:Glycopeptide antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Vancomycin Hydrochloride Description
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is a white or off-white to light tan sterile, lyophilized and preservative free powder or cake, for preparing intravenous (IV) infusions, in vials each containing the equivalent of 500 mg or 1 g vancomycin base. 500 mg of the base are equivalent to 0.34 mmol. When reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection to a concentration of 50 mg/mL, the pH of the solution is between 2.5 and 4.5. This product is oxygen sensitive. Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP should be administered intravenously in diluted solution (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION), AFTER RECONSTITUTIONFURTHER DILUTION IS REQUIRED BEFORE USE.
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